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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • Wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) is a valuable tool for diagnosing small intestine abnormalities.
  • It is generally considered safe and superior to push enteroscopy for detecting bleeding sources.

Observation:

  • A patient with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding underwent WCE without prior evidence of strictures.
  • Following the procedure, the patient developed acute jejunal obstruction.
  • Imaging revealed two inflamed jejunal strictures, one obstructing the capsule.

Findings:

  • The obstruction was caused by the WCE capsule lodging in inflamed jejunal stenosis secondary to Crohn disease.
  • Medical management with anti-inflammatory drugs was initially successful.
  • The patient ultimately required laparotomy for jejunal ileus.

Implications:

  • WCE carries a risk of obstruction in patients with undiagnosed intestinal strictures.
  • Thorough patient history, including inflammatory bowel disease, prior surgery, or radiation, is essential to identify contraindications.
  • WCE should be used cautiously in patients with a history suggestive of intestinal narrowing.